Vidic, Hernanes captures hint at Inter clear-out

06 March 2014 12:32

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Inter Milan president Erick Thohir hailed the capture of Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic but hinted on Thursday that the club's rebuilding could continue with a summer clear-out of ageing stock.

Vidic signed a three-year deal through to June 2017 with the ailing Serie A giants on Wednesday, with the Serbian international defender set to earn 2.8 million euros (Â£2.3m, $3.8m) plus bonuses annually, according to Italian media reports.

Although Vidic will join Inter for the start of next season, their rebuilding began with the acquisition of Brazilian midfielder Hernanes from Lazio in January.

Club owner and president Thohir said he regarded both players as pivotal to his long-term plan to make Inter, Champions League winners in 2010, competitive again both at home and abroad.

But after landing at Milan airport ahead of Sunday's home game against Torino, the Indonesian businessman also hinted that some of Inter's older stock could be moved on.

"We're looking to lay solid foundations over the next three years. We've signed Hernanes and Vidic, both of whom are leaders, and we have to add more players ahead of next season," Thohir said.

"I think we'll have more stability at the club and I would like the average age to be 26 and a half."

Thohir in the past has affirmed his intention to see talent break through from the club's youth ranks.